UI / Interaction Designer
Location: DE, BE, Berlin
Department: Product
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Industry: Internet
Function: Design

Company profile:

Job description:
Contentful (#URL_0252efddcbc4b8f51969fca7b054595976ea4678fd880b3653151e618d447b33#) is an API-first content management platform for web and mobile applications and the first cloud-based service to allow content to be distributed across any device, application or platform, with one single input.Content is managed in a completely presentation-independent format and can be served to all current and future platforms, including iOS, Android, Google Glass or interactive JavaScript apps.We are still early stage but showed significant traction and have paying customers. We are funded by the world’s leading VCs, Benchmark’s European sister Balderton (MySQL, Redhat, Twitter, New Relic, Dropbox) and SaaS expert Point Nine Capital (ZenDesk, Unbounce, Server Density). Our advisory board includes key personalities from the BBC, Apple, Rovio, Symantec as well as thought leaders in the Web and Content Management space.We are a fun international team. As the first designer you will drive the visual appearance and interactions of Contentful’s web app, our public website and other upcoming projects. You’ll work with developers to implement your design. We ship often and iterate on ideas quickly. You’d be responsible for how our app is perceived.

Requirements:
You're experienced in visual design and interaction design for web applications. You’ve designed user interfaces that people enjoy.Your portfolio includes web-based user interface work: icons, novel interactions, reusable components.You understand the underlying concepts and principles of design. You’re able to develop a design language which will be the guideline for future work.You’ve applied interaction design methodologies to solve interface problems. You know whether to create an interaction flow, build a wireframe, a prototype or something else that is part of your process.You’ve worked with engineers before and know how design realistically translates into markup, CSS and assets for web &amp; native apps. You’ve experienced the process of going from design to a polished product. Ideally you have experience writing HTML &amp; CSS/SASS.Knowledge of CSS management methodologies such as SMACSS or OOCSS considered a plus.Ability to create responsive designs for the web considered a plus.You’ve created vector-based assets (e.g. as part of a web font) for use as icons and other elements before.You have a passion for making the complex simple. You're familiar with conceptualizing and designing application features by developing ideas into prototypes with engineers and product managers.Excellent English communication skills, verbally and written (German not required)You get stuff done. We are looking for someone we can trust to do a good job without much handholding - you’re the first designer and you should enjoy responsibility.

Benefits:
The Web is changing and becoming more interactive, be part of this revolution and work with cutting-edge technologies on the future of the WebTeam up with our international group of experts. Work with our customers, some of the hottest international startups and global enterprises. Learn from our amazing investors and advisors.Enjoy a significant training budget (money and time) that you can spend on conferences and coursesBe in a fast-paced environment in a company that’s growing quickly. Garner responsibility and make a significant impact, instead of being just another cog in a machinePick your own equipment to get the best out of your working daysA fun workplace right in the heart of BerlinCompetitive salary and stock options